Santa Cruz Wharf reopens after partially collapsing into ocean during high surf
The wharf reopened to visitors and merchants less than two weeks after a dangerous storm's crashing waves collapsed more than 100 feet of the pier into the ocean.
Santa Cruz wharf reopens after partial collapse
Santa Cruz’s beloved wharf reopened to the public Saturday, after about 150 feet of the pier’s end fell into the ocean last month and prompted the city to temporarily close the popular tourist destination.
Santa Cruz Wharf reopens nearly 2 weeks after powerful waves cause partial pier collapse
The Santa Cruz Wharf officially reopened Saturday less than two weeks after a 150-foot section of the pier collapsed into the ocean.
Santa Cruz Wharf reopens to community fanfare
More than a hundred community members gathered around the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf stage on a sunny and brisk Saturday morning to witness the reopening ceremony of the 110-year-old structure, which had been closed for a safety assessment following the collapse of its south end.
Santa Cruz Wharf Set to Reopen Less Than 2 Weeks After Partial Collapse
Santa Cruz plans a reopening ceremony on Saturday, saying that the rest of the wharf is safe and that heavy machinery sunk by the collapse is far enough away not to be a risk.
Santa Cruz mayor does not commit to rebuilding part of wharf that collapsed into ocean
Mayor, while stressing the value of the wharf in the community, says rebuilding without serious discussions would be “irresponsible.”
Watch as heavy surf causes Santa Cruz pier to partially collapse, sending 3 into water
Heavy surf destroyed a portion of Santa Cruz Wharf on Monday afternoon, sending three city works into the water. All three people were rescued shortly after.
Repair Work Left Santa Cruz Wharf Vulnerable to Collapse. A Rebuild Is Uncertain
Work to repair last year’s storm damage to the Santa Cruz wharf likely contributed to its partial collapse, raising questions about the pier’s future as climate change fuels more powerful waves.
Santa Cruz Wharf collapses in storm, tossing three people into water
The three people were inspecting the wharf when it partially collapsed in strong waves. None were seriously harmed.
Santa Cruz Wharf reopens for business as questions about its future remain
Two days before Christmas, the Santa Cruz area was hit by the biggest ocean swell in 30 years. The huge waves tore apart a portion of the city's municipal wharf and it has been closed to the public ever since.
Letters: In Santa Cruz wharf collapse, birds and activists are not the culprits
In your coverage of the very sad collapse of 150 feet off the end of the half-mile Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, you focus on bird protection and a community group’s lawsuit as delaying needed repairs.
Major storm pounds California’s central coast, blamed for man’s death and partially collapsing pier
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'What is coming towards us is more serious': Officials worry after Calif. pier breaks
The Santa Cruz pier collapsed Monday afternoon amid dangerous ocean swells, the National Weather Service said.